Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-05
IN THE BAHAmAS.

Patriotic Americans Celebrate Wash.
 ington's Birthday at New Provi-
 dence-An Interesting Occasion.
 The"Nassau Guardian and Bahama Islands Advocate and Intelligencer' of Feb. 23d gives the following account of 8 patriotic cele- bration in honor of Washington's birthday at Nassau, New Providence, Bahama Islands, by patriotic Americans, prominent among whom were Mir. and Mrs. H. H. Benedict, of New Haven. The Guardian says: wAsH1NGToN's BIRTHDAY.
 The annual ball given by the proprietor of the Royal Victoria hotel in honor of Americas greatest patriot was cer- tainly the largest and most popular of the season. All the appliances which the most ingenious could device were brought into operation to beautify the exterior of the building, and the interior was like fairy palace. Hundreds of Chinese lanterns brought out the well-proportioned lines of the hotel, and the grounds were similarly festooned in all directions. In the ball room proper a fine Hfe-sized likeness of Washington, painted by MT. Chapin last year, had the most prominent position at the l head of the room, while over the entrance the evergreen budding life leaf was arranged in large letters: General Washington, born 1732, died 1799" Decorations in flags, flowers, ferns and the graceful palmetto l leaves covered the walls and converted the spacious dining room for the nonce into have asked:
 Good shepherd, what Fair swain is this which dances With your daughter? Indeed with beautiful women and gallant ! men the whole room seemed
 As full of spirit as the month of May, And gorgeous as the sunset midsummer. | It was lovely sight to look upon, and one which is not often seen in this sea girt ''Isle of June."
 The guests were received by the reception committee, General Perkins, Messrs. w. M. Burr, R. J. Hubbard, T. J. McLain, United States consul, and J. s. Darling, and were presented to Mrs. McCurdy and Mrs. Bene- dict
 At 9 o'clock dancing was begun and waltz, polka, quadrille followed each other in rapid succession. At 12 supper was served looked very tempting. But we must notice before entering the supper room the statue of Liberty which was erected at the entrance. We learn that it was made by one of the chefs of the hotel. and certainly it did him great credit. It was perfectly proportioned and an excellent imitation of the famous Bartholdi statue in New York harbor. A good bust also of a famous charac ter was on the supper table. It was that of President Cleveland. It was an unmistaka- ble likeness and beautifully executed. While looking at it one wanted to see his graceful and accomplished wife at his side to com plete the admirable group. On the supper table was everything to tempt the palate and satisfy the eye. The greatest taste was dis played in the arrangement of boned turkeys, ornamental tongues and hams and salads of all kinds. while the pyramids of macaroons and bonbons displayed skill and nunii- eence.
 Such is but poor description of the Wash ington ball. It required a personal atten- dance to fully appreciate the good company and admirable fare. Only MT. Morton and his staff could give such ball in Nassau, and we are quite sure that no one more thoroughly appreciated the pleasure of seeing every one full of enjoyment at the great Washington birthday ball than the agreeable proprietor of the R. V. Hotel-Ar. Morton.